Things to Do at Anjuna Beach in Goa
Sport Adventure - if you are whimsical of adventure and want to experience challenging activities, the Anjuna beach is not going to disappoint you in any way. All kinds of sports such as wind surfing, scuba diving, parasailing, paragliding is available to add extra fun through the holidays.
Other Activities - if you are with your family or friends, you should have the edge in the Arabian Sea to shine. Apart from this, swimming and taking a sun bath will give you an unforgettable experience of a lifetime.
Tourist Attractions of Anjuna Beach
The Market Wednesday flea - This market is located on the beach road, which captivates many tourists to cram this place every Wednesday. While that going
inside the market, you will get a wide ranging variety from imported electrical gadgets to other artificial objects. European stuff like snacks, Tibetan, Kashmiri,
Gujarati trinkets and handicrafts, artificial ornaments of all sizes, the Goan trance music cassettes, colorful T-shirts are available for sale in this market. If you
are an expert in buying things after haggling and negotiation, you will definitely get excellent products at satisfying bargain.
Mansion in Albuquerque is one of the most beautiful mansions in Anjuna which represents the golden lifestyle of its formal owner.
Nightlife in Anjuna - Anjuna, destination for spring parties, bring dance and music along and went into advertising with its dazzling Trance
parties, creation of Hippies, who combined the spiritual traditions of the east with the ideas, art and music of the west side. Nightlife in Anjuna includes full
moon parties, cultural delights and exotic fire shows. It’s worth to experience it all. Especially during the Christmas Eve and New Year's, DJs are arranged with
the band, where you can enjoy drinks, dining and dancing, favorite music and exciting nightlife. All these provide a complete package of fun after sunset.
Tourist Attractions nearby Anjuna Beach
Anjuna Beach is a happening place with several places to visit and have lifetime experiences.
Ozran Beach: Merely three kilometer from Anjuna Beach, Ozran Beach is one of the popular beaches in Goa. It is comparatively less crowded, hence, is a preferred destination of foreign vacationers. This beach is adjacent to Vagator Beach and famously called as the ‘Little Vagator’. It is recognized by a sculpture of Lord Shiva’s Face on a gargantuan rock.
Baga Beach: It is one of the highly popular Goa beaches and located nearby (5 km) Anjuna beach. Sandwitched between Calangute & Anjuna beaches, Baga Beach is most frequented to participate in dolphin cruises, banana rides and parasailing.
St. Michael’s Church: It is one of the oldest churches in Goa and is located on Anjuna Beach Road. Built in 1613 AD, St. Michael’s Church is visited by a large number of visitors.
Chapora Fort: One of the historical and well-preserved forts in Goa, Chapora Fort was originally built by Adil Shah of Bijapur and later on rebuilt in 1617 AD by the Portuguese.
Nyex Beach Club: It is a highly popular night club that offers happening ambience, delicious delicacies, exotic cocktail and great clubbing experience.
Best Time to Visit Anjuna Beach
From touristic point of view, the best time to visit Anjuna Beach in Goa is from October to February. During winter season, weather remains very pleasant. Foreign tourists land here in large numbers. March to June is the summer season in Goa when the climate is very hot but hotel tariffs remain the lowest. The domestic Indian tourists find it quite opportune to beat the heat at Anjuna Beach of Arabian Sea with least expenses. Months of July, August & September are marked with ‘Monsoon’ shower. Monsoon tourism is gaining impetus these days. Anjuna Beach vacation can be a value-for-money proposition.
How to Reach Anjuna Beach
Anjuna Beach can be reached by cab / car and bus. The nearest town is Mapusa & the nearest railway station is Thivim. A tourist can reach Thivim by train to ride a bus to reach Mapusa to be further taken by another bus to reach Anjuna. One can hire a taxi too for a comfortable drive. Anjuna Beach is approximate 22 km from Panjim and can be reached by a car / bus in an hour. Anjuna Beach is 55 km away from Dabolim airport and is reached by car / cab through NH-66.